Minutes-04/24/2013

CITY OF TIFFIN- Minutes Council Meeting The Tiffin City Council met in regular session on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at the Springmier Library at the CCA Middle School. Mayor Berner called the meeting to order at 6: 32 p. m. Roll Call vote: Joann Kahler, Mike Ryan, Jim Bartels, Peggy Upton and Royce Phillips. Also present: Engineer Frederick, Attorney Raiber, Administrator Jackson. Motion Ryan to move investment policy to beginning of meeting, seconded by Bartels. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion Ryan to approve agenda, as amended, seconded Kahler. All ayes. Motion carried. Resident discussed drainage and clean- up behind their home due to the flooding the previous week. Mayor Berner opened the public hearing for 2013 CIP Paving Projects at 6: 45 p. m. Motion Ryan to open, seconded Bartels. All ayes. Motion carried. No written comments or responses received. Mayor Berner closed the public hearing at 6: 46 p. m. Motion Ryan to close, seconded Kahler. All ayes. Motion carried. Mayor Berner opened the public hearing for selling 20' of City- owned property at 429 Deerview at 6: 46 p. m. Motion Ryan to open, seconded Bartels. All ayes. Motion carried. McKibbin' s were in attendance. No written comments or responses received. Mayor Berner closed the public hearing at 6: 24 p. m. Motion Ryan to close, seconded Bartels. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Kahler to approve payables, seconded by Ryan. All ayes. Motion carried. ACTION SERVICES INC PORTABLE RESTROOMS PARK 260. 00 ACTION SEWER& SEPTIC SERVICE SEWER SERVICES 479. 00 ALLIANT ENERGY ELECTRIC UTILITIES 5, 974. 84 BIG COUNTRY SEED FIELD DRY FOR BALL DIAMONDS 306. 00 BROWN TRAFFIC PRODUCTS BLINKING LIGHTS ON HWY 6 SIGNS 148. 50 CARUS PHOSPHATES INC WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS 846. 60 CEDAR RAPIDS PHOTO COPY CO B& W AND COLOR COPIES 372. 64 DELTA DENTAL DENTAL INSURANCE 305. 06 GAZETTE COMMUNICATIONS PRINTING OF PUBLISHING 236. 09 IRELAND AVE EASEMENT 318 COLLEGE GWINN, LILA& LESTER ST 527. 09 JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL BATTERIES, PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES $ 1, 039. 55 LYNCH, MICHAEL& RAIBER LEGAL FEES 7, 942. 50 MAGUIRE IRON, INC PAYMENT ON CONTRACT 45, 136. 85 PNC EQUIPMENT FINANCE SKIDLOADER PAYMENT 4, 263. 00 RIVER PRODUCTS ROADSTONE 670. 08 USA BLUE BOOK BARRICADES& ROAD CLOSED SIGNS 372. 76 WELLMARK MEDICAL INSURANCE 1, 794. 85 WENDLING QUARRIES, INC. BALL DIAMOND LIME 63. 36 IRELAND AVE EASEMENT420 ROBERTS WILLIAMS, ALVERTA FE 3, 249. 14 73, 987. 91 Investment policy discussion: Motion Ryan to move funds to Solon State Bank due to them currently having the highest interest rate, seconded Kahler. Ayes= Kahler, Ryan. Nays= Bartels, Upton, Phillips. Motion failed. Resolution 2013- 009 Adopting the Use of an Employee Manual: Motion to approve Bartels, seconded Ryan. Upton mentioned changes: vacation, verbal changes, and update to bereavement. Motion by Bartels to approve as amended, seconded by Ryan. Ayes= Phillips, Upton, Bartels, Ryan, Kahler. Motion carried.